Squatters in house

Thursday

Jan 16, 2014 at 4:08 PM

Evidence was found Jan. 11th that one or more persons have been squatting in a couple houses on the 100 block of Evergreen Drive, Birchwood Lakes development.

Evidence was found Jan. 11th that one or more persons have been squatting in a couple houses on the 100 block of Evergreen Drive, Birchwood Lakes development. Trooper Kenneth Johansson, State Police Blooming Grove said that the time frame of the two burglaries is unknown. Someone kicked in the front door at both residences. It was apparent that the beds had been slept in, and trash was left behind. Food items and change were removed from one home and taken to the other for use. Whether anything was taken from the second house is unclear as no contact has been made with the owner. Anyone with information is asked to call the State Police at 570-226-5718.